Luke 6:12-16 NASB,NASB

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Luke 6:1-49

TEACHING FORGIVENESS OF SIN (Luke 5:17-26 ) Comparing this with Mark 2:1 , we find it took place in Capernaum, and possibly in the house in which our Lord dwelt (Matthew 9:1 ). What proof it contains of the deity of Christ. JESUS’ EARTHLY MISSION (Luke 5:27-32 ) Levi, as we saw in Mark 2:0 , is Matthew whose faith in following Jesus is more remarkable than that of Peter, for he had more to relinquish. He soon showed his faith further by his works (Luke 5:29 ). But though he made “a great... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Luke 6:12

(12) And it came to pass in those days, that he went out into a mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God. I would beg to notice this verse by itself. There is somewhat very striking in those scriptures which relate to our Lord's retiring for the purpose of prayer. The sample he hath caused to be left upon record, John 17:0 throughout, may in some measure lead our minds into an apprehension of our Lord's employment, upon those solemn occasions. The Evangelist in this place... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Luke 6:13-16

(13) And when it was day, he called unto him his disciples and of them he chose twelve, whom also he named apostles; (14) Simon, (whom he also named Peter,) and Andrew his brother, James and John, Philip and Bartholomew, (15) Matthew and Thomas; James the son of Alpheus, and Simon called Zelotes; (16) And Judas the brother of James, and Judas Iscariot, which also was the traitor. Christ's call of his Apostles we have noticed, Matthew 10:1 . and again Mark 3:14 . See Matthew 10:1 , etc. and my... read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Luke 6:13

These twelve Christ chose as individual companions and domestics. To these he committed the charge of founding and governing his Church. He sent them as legates, or ambassadors, (for this is the import of the word apostle ) to all the world. Hence their power was more universal than that of bishops, which is confined to their own dioceses or districts. The jurisdiction of the apostles was not limited to place. (Tirinus) --- This power which Jesus Christ delegated to his apostles, and which was... read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Luke 6:16

Judas, surnamed Thaddeus in St. Matthew x. 3. and in St. Mark iii. 18. At the head of his epistle he styles himself Judas, brother of James. (Bible de Vence) read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Luke 6:12-19

12-19 We often think one half hour a great deal to spend in meditation and secret prayer, but Christ was whole nights engaged in these duties. In serving God, our great care should be not to lose time, but to make the end of one good duty the beginning of another. The twelve apostles are here named; never were men so privileged, yet one of them had a devil, and proved a traitor. Those who have not faithful preaching near them, had better travel far than be without it. It is indeed worth while... read more

Frank Binford Hole

F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - Luke 6:1-99

Luke 6 AS WE OPEN this chapter, we see the Pharisees and scribes attempting to confine the actions of the disciples, and then also the gracious power of the Lord, within the limits of the Jewish sabbath, as they were accustomed to enforce it. This illustrates His teaching at the close of chapter 5, and in result the “bottle” of the Jewish sabbath burst, and grace flows forth in spite of them. The words, “The second sabbath after the first,” refer we believe to Lev_23:9-14 , and are intended to... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Luke 6:6-12

The man with the withered hand: v. 6. And it came to pass also on another Sabbath that He entered into the synagogue and taught; and there was a man whose right hand was withered. v. 7. And the scribes and Pharisees watched Him. whether He would heal on the Sabbath-day, that they might find an accusation against Him. v. 8. But He knew their thoughts, and said to the man which had the withered hand, Rise up and stand forth in the midst. And he arose and stood forth. v. 9. Then said... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Luke 6:13-16

The Twelve Apostles. Luke 6:13-Nehemiah : v. 13. And when it was day, He called unto Him His disciples; and of them He chose twelve, whom also He named apostles: v. 14. Simon (whom He also named Peter) and Andrew, his brother, James and John, Philip and Bartholomew, v. 15. Matthew and Thomas, James, the son of Alphaeus, and Simon, called Zelotes, v. 16. and Judas, the brother of James, and Judas Iscariot, which also was the traitor. Having prepared Himself for this important step by... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Luke 6:12-16

d. The Son Of Man, The Lawgiver In The Kingdom Of God.Luke 6:12-49α. The Choice of Apostles (Luke 6:12-16)(Parallels: Matthew 10:2-4; Mark 3:13-19.)12And it came to pass in those days, that he went out into a [the] mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God. 13And when it was day, he called unto him his disciples: and of them he chose twelve, whom also he named apostles [that is, missionaries];14Simon, (whom he also named Peter,) and Andrew his brother, James andJohn, [and12]... read more